Lisa Gardner, associate professor of statistics and insurance, comments on life insurance popularity.
Category: DU in the News
Drake serves families locally, globally
Each year, nearly 2,600 Drake students engage in community-service and service-learning programs, contributing more than 135,000 hours of service valued at $2.8 million to the community.
‘Book of Mormon’
Drake alumnus Mike McGowan plays Prophet Joseph Smith and other roles in “The Book of Mormon,” a multiple award-winning Broadway hit written by the creators of South Park. The production runs at the Des Moines Civic Center from January 24 to February 3.
Drake University students travel to the Bahamas for a unique leadership experience
Students are learning leadership skills in the Bahamas, and engaging in volunteerism, during January-Term.
Politics Day
Students discuss their January-Term trip to Washington, D.C., to witness the presidential inauguration.
Tomorrow’s workers
Drake President David Maxwell discusses “what’s new” at Drake, including an updated curriculum and responses to shifts in student learning habits.
One on One: Exploring religion’s response to suffering
Drake professor Timothy Knepper answers questions about The Comparison Project, a program aimed at raising awareness of different religions on the Drake campus.
Ever-earlier Black Friday casts shadow over holidays
Drake marketing professor Natalie Adkins comments on stores opening for Black Friday on Thanksgiving day.
Scientists issue climate warning
Drake professor David Courard-Hauri comments on a push by Iowa scientists for more laws related to climate change.